U3A is a learning cooperative of older people that enables members to share many educational, creative, and leisure activities. The Third Age refers to the period of time after the First Age of childhood dependence and the Second Age of full-time employment and parental responsibility.

Hoylake and District Civic Society was formed in 1946. Its aims are to protect and improve the district's environment, architectural heritage, open spaces, coastline, and flora and fauna. The Society has links with the Wirral Society and is affiliated to the Civic Trust.